Law enforcement

Archived recording of May 2023 webinar facilitated by the CoE-PHI to explain how the federal health privacy regulations apply to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in correctional entities, especially jails, prisons, and detention centers. This webinar includes common scenarios in which patient information may or may not be shareable, and assists learners in determining the proper course of action for each scenario.

This resource describes how Part 2 applies to the provision of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails and prison.

First responders often gain access to sensitive information about people’s substance use disorders (SUD) and treatment. Protecting the privacy of this information is key to these individuals’ recovery. It also is required by law. This resource explains the limited circumstances under which two federal privacy laws apply to SUD information obtained by first responders. It also describes how these laws permit first responders to share protected information.

Resource created by the CoE-PHI to assist SUD treatment providers in determining whether they have received a Part 2 compliant court order.

The federal law and regulations for SUD treatment records (“Part 2”) protect the privacy and security of records created by certain federally assisted programs for SUD treatment. This resource provides information about how Part 2 applies to information that may be shared with PDMPs.

Resource developed by the CoE-PHI that describes the application of Part 2 to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including VA police.